Kayla Kissel • 13th June 2025

Fashion Recession

The Charge On Air • 31st January 2025

NASA Ends DEI Initiatives

I shot, wrote, edited, and voiced this package. As a leading Space University, UCF has provided a pipeline of people to go from students to staff at NASA. However, after NASA pulled back its DEI initiatives, some students said they are worried whether or not their careers will truly launch.

Full Newscast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LootNvNrRHc&t=1205s

The Charge On Air • 7th March 2025

The Potential Dismantle of the Department of Education

I shot, wrote, edited, and voiced this package. The Trump Administration has been very vocal about their plan to dismantle the Department of Education. By localizing this national story I was able to do extensive research, speak to over 10 live sources, and put together a package on what UCF could potentially look like without the DOE.

Full Newscast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVqaphyaqxk&t=349s

The Charge On Air • 14th February 2025

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Anniversary

I shot, wrote, edited, and voiced this package. It's the 7th anniversary of the tragic MSD school shooting in Parkland, Florida, where 17 students and staff lost their lives. Since February 14, 2018, gun laws have changed drastically. I got to explore how gun laws have changed over the years and what's to be expected in the future.

Full Newscast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqCh1HawiGk&t=354s

The Charge On Air • 18th October 2024

Artificial Intelligence and Fast Food

I shot, wrote, edited, and voiced this package. I localized a national story exploring the effects of AI's integration into the world of fast food. I spoke to students and hospitality professors to gain knowledge on how UCF students will be impacted.

Full Newscast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk7aWxOIVts

The Charge On Air • 24th January 2025

UCF Plans to Build Over Endangered Species

I shot, wrote, edited, and voiced this package. After watching a 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting, it became clear there was discourse among some students, staff, and neighbors of UCF regarding the 2025-2035 Campus Master Plan. I got to dig deeper into the master plan and discover what this potential bulldoze could mean to UCF, endangered species, and local residents.

Full Newscast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km0u-6tAgdo&t=414s

The Charge On Air • 29th November 2024

Political Alienation Over the Holidays

I shot, wrote, edited, and voiced this package. By localizing a national story, I was able to explore the psychological effects of political alienation around the holidays and provide student solutions.

Full Newscast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dza5d6D23So&t=375s